For 2024-25, Scotland has a net fiscal deficit of minus £26.2 billion – an increase of £5.1 billion from the previous year – with this the representing minus 11.6% of the country’s GDP. The UK deficit ...

Health analysts have said they have spotted a “contradiction” in NHS data as they called for more transparency in the way waiting list figures are reported. Experts suggest that more patients are ...

The revelation of the number of potential victims comes after Scotland Yard apologised for the distress suffered.

Donald Trump’s interventions over the Ukraine war have created a “viable” chance of a ceasefire, but Britain stands ready to “increase pressure” on Russia if necessary, Sir Keir Starmer has said. In a ...

Nicola Sturgeon’s “Stalinist” approach to leadership had “disastrous” consequences for the SNP, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry has told an audience at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

A UK-based charity in a “desperate race” to save people from landmines has won a global humanitarian prize for its work. The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the ...

National Highways said it was forced to shut the road in both directions between Junction 29 for Romford and Junction 30 for the Thames crossing.

Ms Gittins is supporting the campaign to restore Caerwys' post office - which closed in May, with the building placed up for sale. The Post Office has said it has received "some interest" to open a ...

A COMPETITION in memory of Wales great Gary Speed will take place this month. The Cwpan Gary Speed, a new invitational tournament for under 16 teams, will take place in honour of Speed, who played 85 ...

Sir Keir Starmer has led the tributes for Welsh Labour politician Hefin David, who has died suddenly aged 47. Mr David, who has served as the Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly since 2016, died on ...

Nathan Owen, 32, of The Grove, is charged with dangerous driving, causing a public nuisance, and two counts of fraud by false representation. Owen appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Wednesday ...

The Home Secretary has defended the Government’s expansion of live facial recognition technology as a “targeted” crackdown on high-harm offenders, amid concerns over privacy.